Category: brewpubs

Brew at the Zoo

By on July 6, 2009in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

The Minnesota Zoo isn’t just for kids anymore! They’ve taken notice that there’s quite a few of us beer lovers in the area and will be presenting their 1st annual “suds sipping safari” in August. The event will be held on the newly renovated Central Plaza and extend into Russia’s Grizzly Coast with the funds raised supporting the Zoo’s Conservation Funds.

To date, Surly, Schell’s, Summit, Brau Brothers and Granite City have confirmed they will be participating. In addition to great beer, you’ll receive a souvenir tasting glass, complimentary appetizers and live music.

Tickets: $45 in advance/$55 August 13 and at the gate
Designated driver tickets: $30
Click for additional details and to buy tickets.

UPDATE: Per the Minnesota Zoo website, this event is sold out so you WILL NOT be able to buy tickets at the door.

ABR Ticket Info

By on July 2, 2009in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

Are you feeling a little fest-neglected? After Indulge and the St. Paul Summer Beer Fest on back to back weekends, the rest of the summer is looking a little less packed with local festivals. But not to fear! The MN Craft Brewers have just announced the date for ticket sales for September’s Autumn Brew Review.

Autumn Brew Review 2009 is September 12th at the Historic Grain Belt Brewery Complex in NE Minneapolis

Tickets for Autumn Brew Review 2009 will go on sale:
July 15th at noon

They will be available online only and a link will be provided on the MN Craft Brewer’s Guild website to securely purchase.

This event historically sells out so purchase early!

$30 + processing fees

Brewery and Festival Information will be available closer to the event. Visit www.mncraftbrew.org/ for further information where you can sign up for our email list to receive updates about ABR 2009!

Thank You For Supporting the MN Craft Brewer’s Guild!

Brewery Tours at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

By on July 1, 2009in brewpubs

Looking for something new to do on your Saturday? Head over to Town Hall Brewery for a brewery tour the first Saturday of the month (or the 2nd if the 1st falls on a holiday). Time: 1pm. Price: $7 (Includes 1 pint, samples with “official THB tasting glass” for you to keep, 10% off food after the tour, and quality time with brewer Mike Hoops). First Tour: Saturday, July 11th.

[If you make the tour, be sure to brush your teeth and dress snappy. You may be subject to the long… er short lens of MNBeer’s camera… -ryan]

Howdy Folks-
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend! The rumor of Town Hall Brewery tours will become a reality Saturday, July 11th. Look for tours the first saturday of each month at 1pm. They will be on a first come, first serve basis and we will service the first 15 of you to sign up.(see bartender for sign up). The tour will offered for the small fee of $7 and will include your first pint of beer (filled at the bar prior to tour departure), samples in our lower brewery area tasting room poured in your “official TH Brewery tasting glass” THAT YOU KEEP, and 10% off your food post tour. I will be conducting your tours and look forward to your questions pertaining to our beer and how all those tanks work. Expect tours to last 30-60 mins. (length determined by participants questions/interaction).
Again space limited to the first 15, so get yourself signed up today! We will begin with one tour each Saturday and add more as needed. Tour dates will be adjusted for months that begin with a holiday on the first Saturday.
Group tours can be arranged by appointment with at least two weeks notice, and can be a fun choice for a casual company/work outing.
Expect to have fun and you may even learn something!
Cheers
Mike Hoops
Head Brewer

Holiday Weekend Closures

By on July 1, 2009in bars/restaurants, brewpubs

Many of are looking forward to a long weekend, and that applies to a couple of good beer places as well. There’s nothing like getting yourself all geared up to go somewhere, only to find a locked door and a closed sign so plan ahead.
Ngon will be closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5.
Barley John’s, which is closed every Sunday, will also be closed Saturday, July 4.

While not a beer destination, I know some of you are foodies, too, so don’t forget that Heartland is closed for their annual staff holiday June 28 – July 14.

American Dream IPA

By on June 30, 2009in beer events, brewpubs

Rock Bottom will be tapping their American Dream IPA just in time for the holiday weekend. This IPA is a medium bodied, full flavored India Pale Ale that offers bright, fruity and citrus hop flavors and aromas, expertly balanced with specialty malts.